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Original poster

could we have individual 'block poster' options please?

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BeCool · 02/06/2014 13:49

just so we could not see posts from MN'ers we find to be utterly rancid?

I'd be happy for a cap - say 10 at a time? And it would be good to know who blocked you too if you can get that sophisticated.

TIA

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lemonmuffin1 · 09/06/2014 17:59

"It's not that it bothers me that much - I'm fairly robust. But I'd just love to be able to self edit some posters out of "my MN"."

but surely you can see thats not gonna work, when any poster at any time can namechange as much as they want.

You could end up having a nice chat with someone who you banned only days before. And you wouldnt have a clue.

kali110 · 04/06/2014 13:20

My comment was entering before id finished! This keeps happening :-(
Trying to say i don't know how to name change. Also when you name change can other people use your original name?

TiggyD · 04/06/2014 12:27

I think MaryZ suggested this a few weeks ago. It won't work because of name changing and human nature.

TheTerribleBaroness · 04/06/2014 12:23

You okay there, Kali ? :)

kali110 · 03/06/2014 23:44

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kali110 · 03/06/2014 23:44

I dom

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BeCool · 03/06/2014 10:25

Especially the 'N/C for this' followed by the most boring post ever people.
Imagine how fantastic it would be if you could then zap these posters with a personal block even if just for a day or 2

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Sparklingbrook · 02/06/2014 17:23

I have Relationships and half of Mumsnet hidden but I notice the N/C. Especially the 'N/C for this' followed by the most boring post ever people.

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BeCool · 02/06/2014 17:20

I notice a lot of NC on Relationships - where I think it is OK.

Mostly I notice NC where info is sensitive or v personal. It is enriching to have that option. having been exposed/staked/investigated by my XP here on MN after our break up, I now totally see the point in NC being wisely used.

We do/can disclose lots of our personal thoughts and feelings here - which we are able to do/feel safe doing as it's relatively of anonymous. But if you do then post something that could id you to friends/family, they then have then ability to search your entire posting history - which is a horrible though.

So I think the pluses outweigh the negatives (though possibly I'm missing some massive point?)

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Maryz · 02/06/2014 17:00

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Sparklingbrook · 02/06/2014 16:54

Does anyone else think namechanging should be more difficult? it is this easy on other sites?
I have no idea who's who any more. I have been here 2 1/2 years and even in that time I have noticed the increase in N/C.

Maryz · 02/06/2014 16:52

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AmyMumsnet · 02/06/2014 16:39

Hi BeCool,

We don't have any plans to introduce this feature any time soon, mostly for reasons stated by other posters.

You can always hide threads if you're finding them particularly infuriating!

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BeCool · 02/06/2014 15:38

Its only the internet if someone bothers you that much ignore or take a break maybe

It's not that it bothers me that much - I'm fairly robust. But I'd just love to be able to self edit some posters out of "my MN".

As for them possibly being helpful in other areas - again I'd happily take the risk of losing out their insight on other topics. I don't deem my MN experience would be any the poorer for it at all.

but I agree it would be v confusing as stated above by others.

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squeezycheeseplease · 02/06/2014 15:28

Those nasty/rancid bastards on the MM thread need to be seen though - I want to know what shite they say next time I see them post even though I would be tempted to block them today.

TheTerribleBaroness · 02/06/2014 15:25

So should I. I just swap forums.

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BeCool · 02/06/2014 15:18

I need to take up ironing!!!!

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TheTerribleBaroness · 02/06/2014 15:15

I don't know. I can think of at least one poster who has never been of any help to anyone, ever.

Unless you count 'Oh Lordy, not you again. Now you've joined the thread I'd rather do the ironing'.

noddyholder · 02/06/2014 14:35

No silly idea. Some people you disagree with on one subject can be a real help on others. Its only the internet if someone bothers you that much ignore or take a break maybe

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BeCool · 02/06/2014 14:35

I asked for this a few weeks ago and got absofuckinglutely slated.
oh fuck!

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LeftyLoony · 02/06/2014 14:34

I'd bloody love it.
Along with having to get all name changes ok'd by HQ.

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BeCool · 02/06/2014 14:33

I'm a twat! I get it

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KneesoftheBee · 02/06/2014 14:28

But,if posters felt they were being ignored on threads, they might imagine they have been blocked by everyone and the thread will be full of .....

"can you see me now?"
"can you see me now?"

Maryz · 02/06/2014 14:28

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BeCool · 02/06/2014 14:23

Hecate I'd probably forget about blocking powers entirely and declare MN to be broken!

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